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The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again!

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SystemNintendo DS
GenreAction
DeveloperGriptonite Games
PublisherTHQ
Players1 player
CommitmentAn evening or two (Roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
SeriesMadagascar
LegacyDeep cut · legacy score 1

Released for the Nintendo DS, The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! is an action game developed by Griptonite Games and published by THQ.

It is part of the Madagascar series; on the DS you can also try Madagascar, Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa and Madagascar Kartz. The series also appears on other systems with Madagascar (GBA) and Madagascar: Operation Penguin (GBA). Griptonite Games also made Assassin's Creed II: Discovery, Age of Empires: Mythologies and High School Musical 3: Senior Year for the DS.

The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! is a single-player game, so it's one to enjoy at your own pace.

Pick it if…

  • you want to fight, blast and test your reflexes
  • you have time for an evening or two (roughly 1–6 hours to see it through)
  • you've played the DS hits and want something less obvious

Maybe skip it if…

  • you prefer slow, thoughtful games over reflex tests
  • you are looking for something to play with friends

What playing The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! is like

Action games test reflexes and nerve. Expect fast enemies, tight controls and stages you clear by reacting quickly and learning enemy patterns.

Tip for newcomers: Retro action games are often short but tough. Treat early deaths as practice runs; every attempt teaches you where the next threat comes from.

The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! gameplay screenshot on DS
In-game screenshot (DS)

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The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! FAQ

Who made The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again!?

It was developed by Griptonite Games and published by THQ.

Is The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! multiplayer?

No. The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! is a single-player game.

How long does The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! take to play?

As an action game, The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! typically falls into the "An evening or two" category: roughly 1–6 hours to see it through. Your time will vary with skill and how much you explore.

Read more about The Penguins of Madagascar: Dr. Blowhole Returns – Again! on Wikipedia. Facts on this page are compiled from the open libretro database and Wikidata; "legacy score" reflects how widely a game is documented across Wikipedia's language editions. Spotted an error? Let us know.

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